Transportation Assistant

Description

   (35hrs/week)

        Job Goal:

• To coordinate and supervise a safe transportation system for Umatilla-Morrow County Head Start, Inc.

Duties include but not limited to: 

• Assist manager with route coverage and various other duties as assigned
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs 
• Supervision of all UMCHS bus drivers
• Assist in arranging functional bus routes and ensuring bus loading zones are safe for children
• Assist in developing and maintaining regular bus schedules.  Monitor length of routes, route loads, and route and fuel efficiency throughout the year. 
• Provide an orientation of duties and responsibilities to all bus drivers annually.  Provide Bus Drivers with current transportation information.
• Coordinate/arrange training for Bus Drivers/Bus Monitors as needed:  DDC, CORE, Adv. Core, Special Needs, Special Driving Conditions.  Provide DOE with all forms and information that is required.
• Complete the E.C.S.E. monthly report and submit to Fiscal Director timely.
• Complete bus mileage monthly report and submit to Fiscal Director timely.
• Ensure that routine maintenance and cleaning of all agency vehicles occurs.
• Act as a substitute bus driver and provide transportation for field trips as needed.
• Provide information and training to children and families around safety (open houses, parent meetings and classroom visits)
• Monitor all transportation contracts on an annual basis (Wallowa County and Pilot Rock)
• Ensure all safety equipment is in vehicles at all times.
• Ensure staffing requirements for Bus Drivers is current at all times
• Arrange for repairs, maintenance and annual inspections of all school buses and repairs and maintenance of other company vehicles in a timely manner as needed and as directed by the Operations Director.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Education and Skills Requirements:

• Valid Oregon CDL/School Bus Driver’s License, or the ability to get licensing in a timely manner.  Current First Aid and CPR cards.
• Documented supervision experience
• Two years school bus driving experience (preferred)
• Previous Head Start parent or experience (preferred)
•  Experience working with young children (preferred)